Jerich has built leading cybersecurity programs to safeguard national assets, currently serving as CISO at WM with prior leadership roles at Capital One, Lockheed Martin, RSA, and Deloitte, advising on cyber security strategy and program development. As a trusted advisor, he has guided executives within the federal government and Fortune 500 companies, enhancing their cyber security postures. A recognized thought leader, Jerich is involved in education as a LinkedIn learning instructor, chairs the SANS leadership summit, and actively contributes to the cyber security community through speaking engagements, panels, and publications. Additionally, he offers his expertise as a Board advisor to various security startups, influencing the future of cyber security.

Bindi is an accomplished cybersecurity professional, specializing in building and maturing cyber capabilities that securely enable the business. At her core, Bindi is a builder. She has an incredible talent for clearly seeing the problem and developing simple solutions that empower the business. Bindi is a battle tested cyber incident response leader, which has fostered her passion for shaping secure, data-driven risk management strategies and fostering a culture of proactive defense. Her work lies at the critical intersection of technological advancements and maintaining digital trust in our interconnected society. With a background that bridges technical acumen, strategic vision, and leadership excellence, she has spearheaded transformative initiatives such as automating identifying and protecting the company’s “protect-surface”, reducing vulnerabilities across global operations, advancing organizational cyber maturity, and establishing a culture of security joining forces. Her certifications, including CISSP and CRISC, reflect her commitment to staying at the forefront of industry standards. Bindi’s contributions and expertise include: · Contributing to industry standards governing bodies to develop baseline security requirements. · Authoring an early podcast series where she shares her learnings and strategies for securely enabling organizations. · Advocating automation for low-value security and leveraging resilient technologies that safeguard the organizations crown jewels. · Global Ambassador for the Global Counsel for Responsible AI (GCRAI)

Angelique is the Cybersecurity Director, Deputy CISO & Cyber Capability Lead for GDIT’s Intelligence and Homeland Security Division in Washington, D.C. She was the co-lead for three Digital Accelerator programs focusing on Zero Trust, Defensive Cyber Operations and Post-Quantum Cryptography which are tailorable digital solutions designed to integrate seamlessly within existing IT environments. Angelique develops holistic cyber solutions which build on the foundation for Cyber Resiliency for her clientele who rely on her cyber expertise. She has a very broad background across commercial and federal clientele having served as a virtual Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Director and Vice President. She has developed and managed highly successful programs and projects. Angelique has provided highly specialized cyber services from Penetration Testing (Red, Blue Team Assessments), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics and Incident Response to System Security Engineering to a dynamic base of clients across the world. She has also established the Price Forensics Lab and was the Lab Director for IntellecTechs where she handled the Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) activities and collaborated with Federal Law Enforcement organizations. She has supported the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community for over 25 years in both Intelligence, Cybersecurity Engineering and C-Suite capacities. Her greatest passion is mentorship and sharing her knowledge with those choosing to persue a career in Cybersecurity. She supports cyber mentorship programs and initiatives for transitioning Military members and their families looking to enter the Cybersecurity field and is the Co-Founder and Chairwoman of the Board for the Cybersecurity DIVAS and is a United States Air Force veteran.

Shawn Harris is the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill. A passionate, curious, and progressive Technology Executive, Shawn has over 25 years of diverse industry experience building successful teams, driving key initiatives, and facilitating critical change for multi-million-dollar global organizations. Prior to Chipotle, Shawn served as the Director of Information Security and Information Security Officer of the Americas at Starbucks. Previously, he held senior security positions at Startz Entertainment and Progressive Casualty Insurance. Shawn sits on the Board of Directors for The National Technology Security Coalition, Hackers for Change and is an advisory board member of several prestigious organizations including the RSA Conference Program Committee, NTSC Board, and the Microsoft Cybersecurity Customer Advisory Board. Additionally, he is the Co-Chair of the CSA Cloud Control Matrix working group, was named one of Security Magazine’s Top Cybersecurity Leaders in 2021, and has spoken at several esteemed events, most notably the RSA Conference and ISC2 World Congress. Shawn is a graduate of Auburn University at Montgomery and is a certified CISSP, ISSAP and CCSP.

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To help organizations solve their most perplexing cyber security challenges. My experiences include: Cybersecurity Program Management, Implementing High-Priority Technical Measures, Cybersecurity Technology Selection, Cybersecurity Risk Assessments, Cybersecurity Compliance Assessments, Cybersecurity Policies, Cybersecurity Program and Technical Training/Board Briefings, Cybersecurity Public Presentations

Debbie has been a Cybersecurity leader for more than two decades. She has served as VP of Security for Verizon Business, Kratos Defense and IBM. She’s also been the CEO and founder of two accelerators, Cyber Zephyr, LLC and Energy Cyber Partners, Inc. She has developed and led global security programs in 25 countries and across 4 continents. Her work is at the nexus of security, AI, Quantum, Robotics and other emerging tech. She serves on independent Executive Boards for the Department of Defense, (The Cyber AB) and the Consumer Technology Association, delivering the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). She has testified before the 118th Congress on Cybersecurity and AI. She is a champion for early-stage innovation and advises corporate boards, venture, private equity and the c-suite on Quantum Security in her company Quantum Crunch, LLC. (Launching Jan. 2025) Her origin story can be found in each of the Security Yearbooks published annually by Richard Stiennon, former Gartner Research, VP and IT-Harvest CEO and Analyst.

Chris Cochran is a Marine Corps veteran, cybersecurity leader, and strategist with deep expertise in threat intelligence, security operations, and executive leadership. As a Senior Advisor at the SANS Institute, Co-Chair of the Emerging Threats Summit, and Vice President at AKA Identity, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of cybersecurity education, strategy, and thought leadership. He has led intelligence, security, and marketing teams at Netflix, Mandiant, the U.S. House of Representatives, Axonius, and the National Security Agency, bridging the gap between cybersecurity, business strategy, and innovation. With a unique ability to distill complex security challenges into clear, usable lessons, Chris is a sought-after speaker known for delivering engaging, insightful, and impactful discussions on emerging threats, security leadership, and our complex cyber landscape.

Dan Meacham is a leading cybersecurity expert with over 25 years of experience. As Vice President of Global Security and Corporate Operations at Legendary Entertainment, he protects the assets of the studio behind blockbuster films like Dune, Godzilla vs. Kong, and Interstellar. A recipient of the 2021 SC Media CSO of the Year award, among other prestigious recognitions, Dan brings a wealth of practical knowledge and strategic insight to the cybersecurity landscape. He has also received training from the U.S. Secret Service and the NSA. Dan is a sought-after speaker and advisor, serving on the boards of organizations like the CDSA and Cyber Risk Alliance.

Omer Horev is the CEO of a stealth-mode cybersecurity startup, leveraging over a decade of elite cyber operations experience. As one of the top hackers in Israel, he led a department of 40 specialists in penetrating highly sophisticated targets of Western intelligence. He was recognized with the Israel Defense Prize for these contributions - the highest award in Israel for defense innovation, and the same prize awarded to the "Iron Dome." Omer's unique expertise goes beyond just offense - he also held pivotal roles in the Israeli Cyber Command's mandate to protect critical infrastructure. He was directly involved in operations that provided deep insight into the methods and behaviors of the world's most sophisticated APTs. The interplay between his offensive and defensive security experience puts him in a unique position to disrupt how organizations protect themselves. Few can say they have encountered the world's top adversaries and deployed the most sophisticated TTPs - and Omer is one of them.

Dr. Tracy Celaya Brown is a cybersecurity strategy implementation specialist and serves as Chief of Staff at Stream Data Centers. With over 25 years of experience in IT, information security, and emerging technologies, she has established herself as a trusted advisor to executives on strategy, program development, and implementation. Dr. Tre specializes in change and risk management, aiming to enhance security postures and foster robust organizational security cultures. An Air Force veteran with a background in cryptography, Dr. Tre brings a disciplined and strategic approach to cybersecurity. She holds CISSP and PMP certifications, as well as Chief Operating Officer, IoT, and AI/ML certifications from MIT. She is a co-author of the book You Can Stop Stupid and is recognized as one of the most highly rated speakers in the security industry. Her expertise spans critical infrastructure, aviation, and education sectors. As a facilitator, researcher, innovative leader, and international award-winning speaker, Dr. Tre is committed to securing the digital world and mentoring the next generation of IT and security professionals.

Timothy Youngblood is formerly the SVP, Chief Security Officer, and Product Security Officer for T-Mobile, Inc having led the company's cybersecurity organization. Timothy responsibilities included overseeing digital security, risk management, and product security. Timothy drove the strategic cybersecurity direction for T-Mobile.

Before T-Mobile, Timothy was the Chief Information Security Officer for McDonald's Corporation. He led securing the companies digital platforms for 65 million visitors a day across 38,000 restaurant locations globally.

Timothy established the CISO roles for two major industry brands being the first global CISO's for Dell, Inc and Kimberly Clark Corporation. Timothy aligned the security strategy to business objectives and continuously reported progress to the Board of Directors. He has also worked in leadership roles at KPMG LLP, providing advisory services to industry-leading companies.

Timothy has received several industry awards and is inducted into the CSO Hall of Fame, IDC. and has been a recognized Evanta top ten CISO leader and 100 top global CISO's in the industry. He was recently recognized as the Top Global CISO of 2024 with Cyber Defense Media.

Timothy has served on several supporting board councils, including St. Jude Hospital/ALSAC Technology Advisory Council. Timothy works with several venture capital groups that focus on cybersecurity, such as Glilot Capital Partners (Worlds Top Venture Cybersecurity Fund) Board of Experts, CyberStarts, .406 Ventures, and Insight Partners. He was on the public board of Sumo Logic where he helped the company through an acquisition by Francisco Partners Investment firm.

In addition to board activities, Timothy is an active Angel Investor focused on Cybersecurity, Medical Devices, Clean Tech, Media and CPG. In 2024 he was recognized as the top member of the world’s largest Angel Investment organization Keiretsu Forum. Timothy also is an advisor to some of the hottest cybersecurity startups in the industry and he currently is the CISO-in-Residence for Astrix Security the leader in Non-Human Identities.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems from Florida A&M University and a Master Degree in Science and Technology Commercialization from the University of Texas at Austin. Timothy recently completed the MIT Chief Product Officer program focused on product engineering, and product design."

My journey in cybersecurity began with an unexpected detour. As a young officer at the U.S. Air Force Academy, a side project in email spoofing opened the door to a new mission. I soon became a founding member of the Air Force’s first cyber warfare unit, the 609 Information Warfare Squadron. Over the last two decades, I’ve led teams investigating nation-state attacks and unraveling complex cybercrimes across military, government, and industry settings - hands-on experience in digital forensics and incident response that built the technical foundation I rely on every day. → Leading Innovation at SANS Institute: Fast forward to today: I lead as an executive in the SANS Institute as Chief of Research. I drive the development of cutting-edge thought leadership and research initiatives that keep our global community prepared for whatever comes next. I’m honored to be known as the Godfather of DFIR (Digital Forensics and Incident Response), a nickname earned through years of pioneering work in the field. But what matters more to me is being a mentor. From training 1,000s of professionals to co-authoring renowned courses in Windows forensics and advanced threat hunting, I take pride in helping shape the next generation of cybersecurity experts. I believe in empowering teams to innovate and share knowledge openly to elevate our entire industry. → Thought Leadership on AI and Emerging Threats: I’ve always balanced deep technical expertise with a big-picture perspective on where security is headed. With over 20 years of experience in forensics, threat hunting, intrusion detection, and offensive ops, I’ve seen the threat landscape evolve – and I’ve evolved with it. These days, I’m especially fascinated by emerging threats and new frontiers like artificial intelligence and quantum computing. At SANS, I spearhead research on how AI intersects with cybersecurity, and how we can stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated attacks. I regularly brief and advise U.S. government agencies and Fortune 500 companies on security strategy, translating complex technical issues into actionable insights for leaders. Whether I’m contributing thought pieces to industry publications or speaking at conferences like RSA, my goal is to demystify cybersecurity for others. I love turning cutting-edge findings into clear guidance, so that organizations can defend themselves more effectively in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

With over 20 years of experience in research and technology, John provides executive-level leadership, relationship management, and board strategy development. He is a published author, technologist, and researcher with areas of expertise in cybersecurity, cloud computing, information security, and next-generation technology (AI, Quantum, IoT, Blockchain). John specializes in risk management, third-party assessment, threat intelligence, data protection, incident response, and business development within multiple industry sectors, including government. His works and collaborations have been presented in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, SC Magazine, USA Today, CBS, Information Week, and others. John's contributions continue with involvement in professional organizations such as CSA, IAPP, ISSA, ISC2, and ISACA. John sits on numerous technology committees in government and industry with the FCC, NIST, ISO, CSA, IEEE, and CIS. He represents the US as a delegate for cybersecurity relations to other nation-states.

Security Awareness Advocate is responsible for amplifying messaging related to the importance of, effectiveness of, and the need for security awareness and training within organizations through social media, webinars, in-person presentations, industry trade shows and traditional media outlets. Information Security Awareness: manage Internal Awareness Program to inform and provide training to enterprise employees through department experts in the areas of Phishing, Intellectual Property Classification, Data Protection, Information Security Policies, and Workstation Audits. Training: create training programs in various aspects of Information Security. Training programs used throughout the business for Customs Transport Awareness, Security Awareness, Physical Security and Internal Processes. Project Management and coordination across multiple sectors and departments within the organization relating to Product & Solution Security, governance and NERC CIP standards. NERC Compliance: provide internal and external customer support in the areas of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Program (CIP). Support areas include Policy Creation, contract negotiation, Application Support Compliance, and Training.